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Monday, June 9, 2014

Love My Body Programme

I recently discovered the lovely Rebecca through our local community newsletter. She offered a Love My Body programme- an individualised, email based, lifestyle programme that helps achieve your body goals sustainably through weekly feedback and advice.

I was immediately drawn to this as it was email based, meaning that I didn't have to go anywhere for the appointments, and I also got support through youtube videos and messages.

There are a few different package options to choose from. I chose the six week package as I just needed some motivation and encouragement before the 10k race on the first of June. I knew I was eating too many biscuits, and it was good to be held accountable.

Rebecca was great at touching base every week to see how I was getting on, as well as providing exercise ideas, recipes and working on my own goals and dreams.

I actually have noticed a change after these six weeks- I guess I can tell myself that something is bad for me, whether it be too much sugar or a negative mindset, but when someone else shows you how to change things it can be quite liberating. I also discovered how much of a workout yoga can be!

I also found it great to take time out every week to focus on me and my goals. I never felt like I was struggling, and I have come away with some new meal and snack ideas that the whole family love as well. No shakes, pills, expensive workout equipment- this is a programme that is designed to fit in with your lifestyle.

So- on to the results. My main focus for this six week package was not about weight loss, but more about figuring out the best nutrition for my body. However, I will still pleasantly surprised at some of the results! I did not take before and after photos, but we did keep track of measurements.

Initial

Now

Improvement

Weight

50kg

49.2kg

0.8kg

Fat free mass

35.1kg

36.5kg

1.4kg

Fat loss

2.2kg

Body fat Percentage

30%

26%

4%

Resting metabolic rate

1129kcal

1164kcal

35kcal

Total measurement

380cm

353cm

27cm

Usually I only focus on the scale- so to see how much my body changed without having too much difference in weight has made me realise something.

I know it sounds cheesy but it is true! So often I have let the number on the scale dictate my mood for the day. Now I have to remember: